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S857 GBF

1999 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 GBF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 140,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector and leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassie rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

nsf tyre wearing on outer tread poss close to cords

os ns outer sills corroded and flakeing

osr tyre wearing on inner treads and splitting inner outer walls

Pass 11 Jul 2016 139,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 139,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 137,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 137,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 132,636 miles

advancing corrosion to parts of underside may need attention later on.

brake pedal and parking brake lever travel will need attention soon.

exhaust blowing at flexi-section.

front number plate in poor condition:- recommend new.

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 132,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advancing corrosion to parts of underside may need attention later on.

brake pedal and parking brake lever travel will need attention soon.

exhaust blowing at flexi-section.

front number plate in poor condition:- recommend new.

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine leaking oil.

front number plate in poor condition.

nearside rack gaiter perishing.

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 129,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine leaking oil.

front number plate in poor condition.

nearside rack gaiter perishing.

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

slight play at offside track rod end:- recommend new.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 120,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 120,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,429 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,325 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside and offside of steering rack has slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2009 102,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside of steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 66,506 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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S857 GBF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 96,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S857 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S857 GBF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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